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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.30, 21,285.51 and 8,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.30, 21,285.51 and 8,350.72 is: 11,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.30 : 21,285.51 = 8,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.30/21,285.51 = 8,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.30x = 21,285.51 × 8,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.30x = 177,749,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,749,334.07/15,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.98

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